South Lincoln Nursing Center

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How South Lincoln Nursing Center Compares

South Lincoln Nursing Center is a 24-bed government-owned nursing facility in Kemmerer, Wyoming. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Wyoming average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the Wyoming average of 4.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 24 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 74% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Wyoming average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.8% — better than the Wyoming average of 22.8% (35% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Wyoming average of 4.5% (65% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Wyoming average of 4.7% (100% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Wyoming averages across 36 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Kemmerer

Kemmerer sits in Lincoln County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Wyoming as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

3,422 (17.4%)

Median age

40.1 years

Median household income

$71,898

Median home value

$253,400

Demographics for Lincoln County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kemmerer.

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